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On November 28th, 2023 Newport Police were dispatched to the report of a subject breaking items and acting erratic in the 300 Block of NW Coast Street. Officers arrived in the area and began observing obvious fresh damage to businesses and residences in the area. Officers observed broken windows, broken flower pots, broken street signs, and other items broken or

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 36, near milepost 1, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford Explorer, operated by Benjamin William Beecher (72) of Florence, crossed the centerline of an icy curve into the eastbound lane and struck a Honda Civic, operated by

News release from the Lincoln City Police Department on Nov. 22, 2023 Lincoln City police have been conducting several online child-luring investigations over the past few months, which have resulted in the recent arrests of two local men. During the investigations, officers posing as underage children on various online social media platforms were contacted by adult men who offered

OSP Fish and Wildlife Requests Public Assistance Cow elk left to waste near the border of Benton and Lincoln Counties ALSEA, Ore. 06 Nov. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is investigating the taking of a cow elk, left to waste, near the Benton and Lincoln County border last week. On Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, troopers responded

SUSPECT SURRENDERS PEACEFULLY AFTER HOURS-LONG STANDOFF News Release from Lincoln City Police Posted on FlashAlert: November 2nd, 2023 11:47 AM On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at about 11:57 AM, Lincoln City Police responded to a reported disturbance and possible hostage situation at a residence in the 4900 block of SE Keel in Lincoln City. It was reported that several persons inside

OSP FISH AND WILDLIFE DIVISION REMINDS HUNTERS TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE TAGS ON HAND WHEN HUNTING News Release from Oregon State Police Posted on FlashAlert: October 28th, 2023 6:00 AM Oregon Hunting Licensing and Tag Requirements OSP Fish and Wildlife Division reminds hunters to have the appropriate tags on hand when hunting SALEM, Ore. 28 Oct. 2023 – Oregon big game hunting

On July 31, 2023 at about 9:00 AM, Lincoln City Police responded to the Pelican Brewing restaurant after receiving a report from an employee, Denali Cox, stating she was robbed outside the restaurant. Officers responded to the area and began an extensive area search for the described suspect, but no suspect was located. The employee reported she was taking a

Over the last several months, Lincoln City Police Officers have been conducting several online child-luring investigations. Posing as underage children on various social media platforms, the undercover officers went online and were subsequently contacted by adult men who offered to meet up with a person they believed to be a minor for sex or used online communications to solicit a

LINCOLN COUNTY NOTIFICATION Issue Date: October 9, 2023 Issued By: Lincoln County Fire Defense Board – Chief Bryan Daniels Notice: Lincoln County, Debris Burning Message FIRE AGENCIES TO LIFT BURN BAN With increased precipitation, cooler weather, and in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board is lifting all burning restrictions effective October 9, 2023

Over the previous week, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple calls and emails from community members about a scam making its way through Lincoln County.  The call usually starts with the scammer identifying themselves as a member of this or another local police agency.  They generally pick a rank that sounds authoritative, such as “Captain” or “Lieutenant”, but